Humboldt Universität

This magnificent example of Prussia's educational prowess greatly adds to national prestige.

Pride in one's nation is a powerful thing, and what better way to instill national pride than to build a structure that celebrates the great achievements of the country? Be it past victories, advances in education and technology, or a collection of treasures, such structures provide a stage to display achievements to the world. National standing compared to other nations is vastly important in matters of diplomacy, so a public demonstration of national power will improve prestige.

Wilhelm von Humboldt, the Prussian minister for education, founded Germany's oldest university, the Universität zu Berlin, in 1810. Originally named for Frederick William III, the university quickly became Germany's biggest education facility. It was so successful that it became the model for several other European universities, thanks to its modern that it became the model for several other European universities, thanks to its modern curriculum and specialist scientific research institutes, the like of which the world had never seen. The university went on to nurture some of the greatest minds of the last two centuries, and can boast an amazing 29 Nobel Prize winners amongst its alumni.